JAMMU: More than fifty prominent transporters, mostly associated with the Tour and Travel Association Jammu, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The joining programme took place in the presence of Sat Sharma, President J&K BJP, who warmly welcomed the new entrants into the party fold.

The joining was facilitated by Ashutosh Gupta, Convenor of Transport Cell, J&K BJP, while the programme was organized under the supervision of Ved Sharma, BJP All Cells Incharge. BJP Vice-Presidents Rajiv Charak and Rekha Mahajan, General Secretaries Sanjeeta Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, BJP OBC Morcha President Brahamjyot, and BJYM President Arun Prabhat were also present on the occasion to extend their greetings.

Prominent transporters and members of the Tour and Travel Association including Ravi Baru, Narendra Gupta, Ashish Baru, Vinod Verma, Suraj Sharma, Sanjeev Sharma, Deepu, Lucky, Mohd Rafiq, Gulshan and many others joined the party with full faith in its policies and leadership.

Welcoming the new members, Sat Sharma said that the joining of such a large number of transporters into BJP is a testimony to the growing trust of every section of society in our party. He said that the transport sector plays a vital role in boosting tourism and economy, especially in a region like Jammu & Kashmir. He said that their decision to join BJP reflects their belief that only BJP can ensure progressive policies, development, and prosperity for all. We assure them of full support in addressing their concerns and in strengthening this crucial sector, he added.

Ved Sharma said that this development will further strengthen BJP’s outreach among transport associations. He congratulated Ashutosh and the association members for their recent election win and urged them to continue expanding the party’s base in this sector.

Ashutosh Gupta expressed gratitude to the transport fraternity for their overwhelming support, stating that the Tour and Travel Association has shown exemplary trust in BJP. He committed to take forward the party’s ideology and ensure that the transport community feels represented.

On the occasion, Sat Sharma along with senior leaders also felicitated Ashutosh Gupta and the members of the Tour and Travel Association for their victory in the prestigious association election.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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